Follow-up CT study one month afterwards

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Axial non-contrast

The pneumomediastinum has resolved.

The CT study is now normal.

Case Discussion

Pneumomediastinum represents extraluminal gas in the mediastinum. There are many causes of pneumomediastinum such as trauma, surgery, infection, asthma. Although it is rare, pneumomediastinum can occur spontaneously. Pneumomediastinum can lead to pneumothorax, pneumopericardium, pneumoperitoneum or pneumoretroperitoneum.